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Retirement plans - Narrative (Details)
£ in Thousands, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Aug. 09, 2021
GBP (£)
Jul. 29, 2021
GBP (£)
employee
Jul. 29, 2021
USD ($)
employee
Jan. 29, 2022
GBP (£)
Jan. 29, 2022
USD ($)
Oct. 30, 2021
GBP (£)
Oct. 30, 2021
USD ($)
Defined Contribution Plan [Line Items]              
Number of pension scheme members | employee   1,909 1,909        
Signet Group Limited | Pension scheme              
Defined Contribution Plan [Line Items]              
Defined benefit plan, expected future employer contributions, amount   £ 16,850 $ 23.4        
Defined benefit plan, initial contribution amount   £ 7,000 $ 9.7        
Actuarial loss | £ £ 53,300            
Liability, defined benefit pension plan, noncurrent           £ 6,200 $ 8.5
Signet Group Limited | Pension scheme | Scenario, Forecast              
Defined Contribution Plan [Line Items]              
Net periodic pension cost       £ (1,900) $ (2.6)    
Defined benefit plan, amortization       £ 1,700 $ 2.3